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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.13, 20.89 and 10.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.13, 20.89 and 10.54 is: 14.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.13 : 20.89 = 10.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.13/20.89 = 10.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.13x = 20.89 × 10.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.13x = 220.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.18/15.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.55

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